This study examined the effects of performance participation motivation on dance self-confidence and major satisfaction among Chinese international students majoring in dance studying at Korean universities and tested the mediating effect of dance self-confidence. A survey was conducted with 303 respondents, and the collected data were analyzed using measurement and structural equation models. The results showed that performance participation motivation had significant positive effects on both dance self-confidence and major satisfaction. Dance self-confidence also had a significant positive effect on major satisfaction and demonstrated a mediating effect in the relationship between performance participation motivation and major satisfaction. These findings suggest that systematic support for performance experiences and educational support measures to enhance dance self-confidence are necessary to improve major satisfaction and academic adjustment among international dance major students in Korea.

This study investigates the relationship among participation motivation in dance programs, positive psychological capital, and successful aging among middle-aged adults attending seniors universities. The participants were middle-aged adults who took part in dance programs at seniors universities in four cities with a high level of aging in Jiangsu Province. A total of 312 valid questionnaires were used for the final analysis. The measurement tools used in this study were questionnaires on participation motivation, positive psychological capital, and successful aging. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS WIN VER 27.0 and AMOS 26.0. The results of this study are as follows: First, dance programs motivation was found to have a significant effect on positive psychological capital. Second, dance programs motivation was found to have a significant effect on successful aging. Third, positive psychological capital was found to have a mediating effect on the relationship between participation motivation and successful aging. This study suggests that dance programs can enhance the positive psychological capital of middle-aged adults and contribute to the promotion of successful aging.